Annually, the Appleton education department is pleased to present five exhibitions of student artwork that focus on work created by K-12 students in the community, as well as work created by children and adults in the Appleton art classes and workshops.

Read below for information on upcoming student art exhibitions.

2019 Student Art Exhibition Schedule

January 8-27, 2019Elements of Art

Celebrating the work of Marion County independent, private and home-schooled K-12 artists. Please note, each school chooses a selection of work from their students to represent their respective programs; not all students will have artwork in the exhibition. If your child belongs to an independent, private or home-school group based in Marion County that doest not participate but would like to, contact Hollis Mutch, mutchh@cf.edu, or 352-291-4455, ext. 1613.

ReceptionSaturday, January 12, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

January 15-February 4, 2019Kids Tag Art

Featuring license tag art from Marion County fifth-grade students. This annual exhibition is sponsored by Marion County Tax Collector. This program inspires fifth grade art students to design their own specialty plate while learning about the practical application of license plate art and how Florida’s 100+ specialty license plates support worthy causes. Each school earns a share of over $16,000 provided by generous sponsors and 100 percent of the sale proceeds. Click here to learn more.

ReceptionSaturday, January 26, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

February 12-March 4, 2019Arts4All Florida (Formerly VSA)

Featuring artwork from Marion County K-12 Arts4All students.

Arts4All Florida provides support and champions art education and cultural experiences for and by people with disabilities. Their vision is to create a world in which the arts are universally accessible. Click here to learn more about Arts4All Florida.

ReceptionSaturday, February 16, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

March 25-April 28, 2019Young in Art

Showcasing K-12 artists in Marion County Public Schools. Please note, each school chooses a selection of work from their students to represent their respective programs; not all students will have artwork in the exhibition.

ReceptionSaturday, March 30, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

May 13-June 2, 2019Appleton Studio Art Showcase

We are excited to announce the second annual Appleton Studio Art Showcase, highlighting artwork created by adults and children from June 2018–May 2019 in the Appleton art classes, camps and workshops. If you have — or will have — artwork created at the Appleton during this timeframe, you are eligible to submit your work. All ages are invited to participate! Here's how:

Select 1–5 pieces of artwork created from June 2018-May 2019 in an
Appleton art class, camp or workshop.

Mat or mount all 2D artwork (matting can be construction paper, but not plain paper but NO FRAMES).

Label each artwork ON THE FRONT with the artist’s name, age (if under 18),
medium used, class/workshop name and teacher’s name.

Provide a master list of all the artwork you are submitting.

Drop off your artwork by April 30, 2019. The labeled artwork and master list
can be delivered to the Security Entrance at the rear of the
museum.